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APPETIZERS

makes 30 bruschette

Approximate preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes,

including toasting and assembly time

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work
bowl of the Cuisinart

Food Processor and process the

garlic until finely chopped. Add the basil to the work bowl
and pulse 5 to 6 times to roughly chop. Add the tomatoes
and pulse to roughly chop. Strain mixture, put into a large
mixing bowl and toss with the salt, pepper, oil and lemon
juice. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Rub the bread slices with the smashed garlic and
place on a baking sheet. Bake in oven to toast,
about 5 minutes.

Spoon ½ to 1 tablespoon (7-15 ml) of topping on each
toasted slice and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per bruschetta:
Calories 80 (19% from fat)

carb. 14g

pro. 2g

fat 2g

sat. fat 0g

chol. 0mg

sod. 176mg

calc. 23mg

fiber 1g

GarlIc cloves

cuP (250 ml) fresh basIl

cuPs (1 l) TomaToes,

cuT InTo 1-Inch (2.5 cm)

PIeces

TeasPoon (2 ml) kosher

salT

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TeasPoon (.5 ml) freshly

Ground black PePPer

TablesPoons (30 ml)

exTra vIrGIn olIve oIl

TablesPoon (15 ml)

fresh lemon juIce

baGueTTe, cuT InTo

½-Inch (1.25 cm) slIces

smashed GarlIc clove

Classic and delicious .

CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA

makes 16 servings

Approximate preparation time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Insert the slicing disc, adjusted to 3mm, into the large
work bowl of the Cuisinart

Food Processor, and slice the

onions. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and
add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the onions
with salt and pepper to the skillet and cook over low heat
for about 1 hour, until onions are completely soft and
caramel in colour.

While onions are caramelizing, replace the slicing disc
with the reversible shredding disc on the medium
shredding side and process the Gruyère.

Grill or pan-roast the steaks until rare to medium-rare
(steaks will continue to cook in the quesadillas). Allow
steaks to cool and then thinly slice.

To assemble: evenly place ¼ cup (50 ml) of onions on a
tortilla and top with 4 to 5 slices of steak, ¹⁄³ cup (75 ml) of

shredded cheese and then top with another tortilla.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Preheat the Cuisinart

Griddler

, fitted with the griddle

plates in the closed position, to 375°F (190°C). Brush the
top and bottom tortillas lightly with oil and grill until the
cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden and crisp,
about 3 minutes.

Quesadillas can also be prepared in a 375°F (190°C) oven,
baked on parchment lined baking trays.

To serve: Cut quesadillas into quarters and serve with
salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Note: The flavour of the caramelized onions is well worth
the time it takes to prepare them.

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 166 (44% from fat)

carb. 15g

pro. 8g

fat 8g

sat. fat 4g

chol. 28mg

sod. 208 mg

calc. 112mg

fiber 0g